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Product category · Updated Jul 29, 2026

Medical Devices recalls

Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools

Total recalls
40,910
Top agency
FDA Devices
Years covered
2000–2026
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Medical Devices ranks #1 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (40,910 notices, 39.3% of the archive); 9% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC and NHTSA have published 40,910 medical devices recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 39.3% of the 104,158-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #1 of 12. Of the 40,910 records graded for severity, 9% are high-severity. Most are issued by FDA Devices. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.

  • 40,910 total recalls
  • #1 of 12 among categories
  • 9% graded high-severity
  • FDA Devices top agency

Category snapshot

According to PlainRecalls' category ranking (distinct recall events, same sort as /category), Medical Devices is #1 of 12 (1st of 12) with 40,910 recalls, about 39.3% of the 104,158-record federal archive, with 3,645 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Devices.

40,910
total recalls
#1 of 12
category rank by events
9%
graded high-severity
FDA Devices
top issuing agency

Where Medical Devices sits among all 12 categories

Distinct recall-event inventory across every PlainRecalls product category. Medical Devices is marked; archive size reflects reporting volume, not inherent product danger.

Medical Devices vs all categories by recall count

Where this category's archive sits among every tracked product class

40,910 1st of 12 the highest of 12 categories

Categories, banded by distinct recall-event inventory

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Source FDA · CPSC · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-08-29

Medical Devices recalls by year

2000–2026

0 1000 2000 3000 4000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2576 3437 2649 3803 3003 3209 2356 2247 2606 3417 2982 1787

Source: FDA · CPSC · NHTSA As of Jul 29, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

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Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Recalls in Medical Devices

Newest first · Page 635 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Stryker Orthopaedics Duracon Flat Tibial Wedge Cemented use only Sterile. Tibial Wedge is a component of Total Stabilizer Knee which consists of femo…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Radiesse (+) Lidocaine Injectable Implant 1.5cc, P/N: 8063M0K1. Indicated for subdermal implantation for the correction of moderate to severe facial…

Merz North America, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Philips Healthcare Xper cardio systems R7.6 Model : 722133 Product Usage: The Allura Xper series is intended for use in cardiovascular and vasc…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Two-stage and three-stage I.V. poles are shipped as an optional accessory to a bed or stretcher. The I.V. poles are stationary, height adjustable st…

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion Energy Sources, Catalog Numbers: 1) 60-9500-120 & 2) 60-9500-INT. Thermal Ligation and Cutting Energy Source.

ConMed Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

IOL Master 5.5: Software versions 7.5 and 7.7; Ophthalmic: used to obtain ocular measurements and perform calculations to allow physicians to dete…

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Philips Healthcare Xper cardio systems Model : 722123 Product Usage: The Allura Xper series is intended for use in cardiovascular and vascular…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Philips Healthcare Allure BiPlane Series: Model 722013 Allura Xper FD20 BIPLANE R7.6 722013 Allura Xper FD20 BIPLANE R7.7 722013 Allu…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

PROLARYN Injectable Implant 1.0 cc Gel, Model No. 8602M0K5. A restorable implant material to aid in surgical reconstructions as a space occupying mat…

Merz North America, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

NxStage System One S Cycler (High Permeability Hemodialysis System) Model no. NX1000-5

NxStage Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

2.4MM locking screw SLF-TPNG with Stardrive Recess 18 mm. Intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of …

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Palindrome Precision Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145017P The Palindrome chronic catheter is…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Syngo Imaging VB36D_HF02. Radiological image processing system.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

rainbow Reusable Sensors. RAINBOW DCI-DC3, SpO2/SpCO/SpMet, Part No. 2201; RAINBOW DCI-dc8, SpO2/SpCO/SpMet, Part No. 2407; RAINBOW DCI, SpO2/SpCO…

Masimo Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

BD CD64 APC-R700; Analyte Specific Reagent; Model 657701; Lot No. 4344945, 5037611 and 5063945. Hematology - used as analyte specific reagent - …

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Palindrome" Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Tal VenaTrac" Stylet 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145042 The Palindrome chronic…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Palindrome Precision Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Pre-Curved Shaft and Tal VenaTrac" Stylet 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

NxStage System One S Cycler -High Permeability Hemodialysis System Model no. NX1000-4

NxStage Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

NxStage System One S Cycler - Model no. NX1000-3-A (OUS). For home hemodialysis.

NxStage Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Ingenia, Intera, Achieva and Achieve dStream MR systems on Software versions R5.1.7 and R5.1.8 with the Mobi View software option. Diagnostic imagi…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Dimension Vista System (MG) ; Flex reagent cartridge Catalog number K3057, SMN 10445158. For the quantitative measurement of magnesium in human serum…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Dec 2, 2015

Thermo Scientific p21 WF1 Ab-3 (DCS-60.2) 1 ml (0.4mg/ml): Product code: MS-230-P and MS-230P0; Hematology: p21WAF1/Cip1/Sdi1/Pic1 is a tumor su…

Lab Vision Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Palindrome Precision Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Tal VenaTrac" Stylet 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145046C The Palindrom…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Critical Dec 2, 2015

Expansion of previous recall of AcrySof IQ ReSTOR and AcrySof IQ ReSTOR Toric IOL; now to include AcrySof IQ Toric models SN6AT6, SN6AT7, SN6AT8, and…

Alcon Research, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

NxStage System One S Cycler - Model no. NX1000-3. For home hemodialysis.

NxStage Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Dec 2, 2015

CONSULT(TM) diagnostics hCG CONTROLS Kit, Part/Reorder Number 5011, IVD Product Usage - CONSULT Diagnostics hCG Controls are intended to validate …

Biochemical Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator; M3535A, M3536A, M3536J, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536M2, M3536M4, M3536M5, M3536M6. For use for the termina…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Novocastra Lyophilized Mouse Monoclonal Antibody CD10 (CD10). Immunohistochemistry. in vitro diagnostic. 0.1ml NCL-CD10-270 and 1mL NCL-CD10-270 a…

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

ADVIA Chemistry Hemoglobin A1c_3, A1c_3M Reagent kits. Used on the ADVIA 1200, 1650, 1800, 2400, and XPT Chemistry Systems. For in vitro diagnostic…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

NxStage System One S Cycler (High Permeability Hemodialysis System) Model no. NX1000-5-A

NxStage Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

SCFE Driver (SCF-MLD273 & SCF-MLD265) instrument used for the insertion of the Free Gliding SCFE Screw System. This instrument is included in the…

Pega Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Palindrome Precision Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip, Tal VenaTrac" Stylet 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) X 33 cm Item Number: 8888145042P The Palindrom…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 2, 2015

Tool Legend 16cm 2.4 mm wire pass for Midas Rex Legend Dissecting Tool. Used by surgeons to drill holes.

Medtronic Sofamor Danek Usa, Inc - Dallas Distribution

CPSC No agency class Dec 2, 2015

North Central Industries Recalls Fireworks Fountains Due to Burn and Injury Hazard

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Phenylephrine PF (1 mg/10 mL), 10 mL Single Use Syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 622…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

ePHEDrine Sulfate PF (50 mg/10 mL), 10 mL Single-Use Syringe, For IV or IM Use Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 720…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Succinylcholine Chloride (200 mg/10 mL), 10 mL Single Use Syringe (20 mg/mL), For IV use, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Ark…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Devices Critical Nov 25, 2015

Inspiration Ventilator System, i Series and LS 12.1 LCD. The Inspiration 7i / 5i Ventilator System is to be used by healthcare professionals in ho…

Event Medical LTD

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Taut Intraducers 10/BX7.5 FR 3.5, Product Code PI-93. To provide an access port into the peritoneal cavity.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Prism Medical P-300 Portable Consumer Lift; PN 303050, 303050R, and 303051; weight specification 300 lbs. /136 kg.

ErgoSafe Products, LLC (DBA) Prism Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

HARMONIC ACE+ 7 Laparoscopic Shears with Advanced Hemostasis (23cm, 36cm, 45cm length), Ethicon Endo-Surgery. Indicated for soft tissue incisions wh…

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

10-Panel Pipette Drug Screen, Item No. PSP-10M These Drugs of Abuse Tests are one-step immunoassays for the qualitative detection of multiple drugs …

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

CIVCO Biopsy Starter Kit, Reusable non-sterile bracket with Infiniti Plus (12, 14, 16, 18GA) needle guides, Rx ONLY. REFs 10787043, 11001906, 110019…

Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

CLIA RDTC 12-Panel Cup and CLIA RDTC 12-Panel Cup (w/Adulteration), Item No. CLIA-RDTC-12 These Drugs of Abuse Tests are one-step immunoassays for t…

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

CIVCO Tracking Bracket Starter Kit, Reusable non-sterile PercuNav tracking bracket with Infiniti Plus (12, 14, 16, 18GA) needle guides, Rx ONLY. …

Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

DrugSmart 11 Test Cup, Item No. 61127D; DrugSmart 12 Test Cup (Multi & BUP), Item No. 61210D; DrugSmart 9 Test Cup (BUP), Item No. 60960D; DrugSma…

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

THERMO FISHER 6 DRUG CASSETTE, Item No. MTPA-6MBAU, MTPA-8MBAU These Drugs of Abuse Tests are one-step immunoassays for the qualitative detection o…

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Synthes Application Instrument for Sternal ZIPFIX. Indications for use include primary or secondary closure/repair of the sternum following sternot…

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

11 Panel Dip Card (OPI 2000), Item No. 11125AA2K; 11 Panel Dip Card (OPI 300) w/Adult, Item No. 11125AA These Drugs of Abuse Tests are one-step immu…

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

Fresenius 132 Gallon Dry Acid Dissolution Unit, P/N 160147. For Use in the Preparation of acid concentrate for hemodialysis.

Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC

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Data sources

Category data as of Jul 29, 2026.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Category counts and the year trend are computed across the full archive for medical devices. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of Jul 29, 2026.